Spica is the 15th brightest star in the sky and the brightest in the Virgo constellation. The star is also known as Alpha Virginis and is situated around 250 light-years from Earth. Spica is not a ...

Astronomers measure a star’s brightness using the apparent magnitude system, where lower values indicate brighter stars.

You’ll find several bright planets, stars and obvious constellations in the February evening sky. The most obvious ...

27 at the Manila Hotel. The constellation of the biggest and brightest stars of Philippine sports captivated everyone in a night that will be remembered forever. Ditching the usual gears, uniforms, ...

People in the northern hemisphere will be able to see Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter and Mars during the planetary parade. The next full moon will happen on Feb. 12. Known as the ...

February stargazing is fantastic for many reasons, but this year there’s a one-two-three punch of bright planets adding to ...

Here’s when you’ll see the next full moon, comets constellations and more. Venus will shine its brightest in February Stars get a lot of attention for shining bright, but planets shine ...

For those eager to witness this rare phenomenon, the constellation Corona Borealis is well-positioned for observation from ...

In February, the iconic winter stars and constellations reach their prime positions for viewing. On the 1st, all will be ...

Nestled in the constellation Virgo lies Spica, a dazzling celestial jewel that has captivated stargazers for centuries. As the brightest star in Virgo, Spica stands out not only for its brilliance ...